Archive · 31 Jul 2026
Odisha Man Sentenced 20 Years for Kidnapping, Rape
A 30‑year‑old man in Odisha was found guilty of kidnapping and raping a 15‑year‑old girl.
The girl was rescued after almost three months, living with the man in a house.
The court gave him a 20‑year jail sentence and fined him Rs 10,000.
It also ordered the state to pay the girl Rs 6 lakh as compensation.
If he does not pay the fine, he could serve an extra six months in jail.
30‑year‑old man sentenced to 20 years rigorous imprisonment for kidnapping and raping a 15‑year‑old girl in Odisha.
Victim rescued after nearly three months, found living with the accused in a house.
Court fined the convict Rs 10,000 and ordered compensation of Rs 6 lakh to the survivor.
Convict had been released on bail on July 4 and faces an extra six months if fine unpaid.
Case heard by Special POCSO Court Judge Pranati Pattnaik in Ganjam district.
- Who
- 30‑year‑old man, 15‑year‑old victim, Judge Pranati Pattnaik, Prosecutor Narayan Panda
- What
- Sentenced to 20 years for kidnapping and raping a teen girl
- When
- July 31, 2024
- Where
- Ganjam district, Odisha, India
- Why
- Kidnapping and rape of a 15‑year‑old girl
- Sentencing Date
- July 31, 2024
- Sentence Length
- 20 years rigorous imprisonment
- Fine
- Rs 10,000
- Compensation
- Rs 6 lakh
- Court
- Special POCSO Court, Ganjam district